B2 verb Formal

prognosis

/prɒɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/

A prognosis is a prediction of the likely course and outcome of a disease or a specific situation, such as an economic trend. It involves using current data and evidence to forecast what will happen in the future.

Exemplos

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The doctor gave me a positive prognosis after the surgery, saying I should be back on my feet in a week.

The doctor gave me a positive prognosis after the surgery, saying I should be back on my feet in a week.

2

The economic prognosis for the next quarter suggests a period of stagnation and low consumer spending.

The economic prognosis for the next quarter suggests a period of stagnation and low consumer spending.

3

What's the prognosis for our weekend hiking trip given that it's supposed to rain all day?

What's the prognosis for our weekend hiking trip given that it's supposed to rain all day?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
prognosis
Verb
prognosticate
Advérbio
prognostically
Adjetivo
prognostic
Relacionado
prognosticator
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Dica de memorização

Break it down: 'Pro' means 'before' and 'gnosis' means 'knowledge.' It is the knowledge you have 'before' the final result occurs.

Quiz rápido

Despite the severity of the initial injury, the surgeon offered a positive _______ for her full recovery within six months.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: prognosis

Exemplos

1

The doctor gave me a positive prognosis after the surgery, saying I should be back on my feet in a week.

everyday

The doctor gave me a positive prognosis after the surgery, saying I should be back on my feet in a week.

2

The economic prognosis for the next quarter suggests a period of stagnation and low consumer spending.

formal

The economic prognosis for the next quarter suggests a period of stagnation and low consumer spending.

3

What's the prognosis for our weekend hiking trip given that it's supposed to rain all day?

informal

What's the prognosis for our weekend hiking trip given that it's supposed to rain all day?

4

Recent longitudinal data allows for a more accurate prognosis of climate change impacts on coastal biodiversity.

academic

Recent longitudinal data allows for a more accurate prognosis of climate change impacts on coastal biodiversity.

5

The CEO requested a detailed prognosis of the company's financial health before the annual shareholder meeting.

business

The CEO requested a detailed prognosis of the company's financial health before the annual shareholder meeting.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
prognosis
Verb
prognosticate
Advérbio
prognostically
Adjetivo
prognostic
Relacionado
prognosticator

Colocações comuns

medical prognosis medical prognosis
optimistic prognosis optimistic prognosis
grim prognosis grim prognosis
economic prognosis economic prognosis
long-term prognosis long-term prognosis

Frases Comuns

favorable prognosis

favorable prognosis

uncertain prognosis

uncertain prognosis

poor prognosis

poor prognosis

Frequentemente confundido com

prognosis vs diagnosis

Diagnosis identifies the current nature of an illness or problem, whereas prognosis predicts its future course.

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Notas de uso

While commonly used in medicine, this word is also frequently applied to economics, politics, and business to describe a professional forecast. It sounds more formal and scientific than a simple 'prediction'.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'diagnosis' when they actually mean 'prognosis' to describe the expected recovery or future outlook of a patient.

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Dica de memorização

Break it down: 'Pro' means 'before' and 'gnosis' means 'knowledge.' It is the knowledge you have 'before' the final result occurs.

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Origem da palavra

From Greek 'prognōsis', from 'pro' (before) + 'gignōskein' (to know).

Padrões gramaticais

The plural form is 'prognoses' (pronounced /prɒɡˈnoʊ.siːz/) Often used with the verbs 'give', 'offer', or 'receive'
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Contexto cultural

In Western medicine, providing a clear prognosis is a key part of informed consent and patient autonomy, allowing patients to plan their lives.

Quiz rápido

Despite the severity of the initial injury, the surgeon offered a positive _______ for her full recovery within six months.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: prognosis

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